Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100U
The AirTAC MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100U is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 100mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mildly corrosive environments. Its ISO 6432 mounting interface fits standard ISO 6432 mini-cylinder mounting interfaces.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
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About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100U
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles a 100 mm stroke with an M5×0.8 port and M6x1.0 rod thread. The riveted round body shrinks footprint while the stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion in damp or washdown settings. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb stroke-end impact, and the rear U cover sets a 90-degree port orientation for tight routing.
This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors; order an -S variant if position feedback is required. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa with speeds of 30-800 mm/s.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100U |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed TPU bumper pads |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MI/MIC (ISO 6432) datasheet. Barrel & rod: stainless steel (round-body, riveted construction). Thread options: PT (blank) / G.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 86 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | 121 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100U
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
MI-family variants: MI / MIC (double acting ±cushion), MSI / MTI (single acting push / pull), MID / MICD (double rod ±cushion), MIJ / MICJ (double rod, adjustable stroke ±cushion). Back covers CA / U / R / CM. Mounting LB / FA / SDB / TC.
Where the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100U Is Used
Package Diverter
Pushes light cardboard cartons on a packaging line using its 100.5 N thrust and 100 mm travel.
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a yarn guide back and forth in a humid textile facility, relying on the stainless rod.
Small Part Ejector
Ejects moulded plastic parts from a press, using the fixed TPU pads to soften the end stop.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100U the Right Cylinder?
If 100.5 N is excessive, the Ø12 bore pulls 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the Ø20 bore yields 131.9 N of pull force. The 100 mm stroke sits well within the 500 mm maximum, keeping rod bending stress low. Because this is a plain double-acting cylinder, the piston drifts if air drops or the valve centres, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended loads. The U back cover simplifies 90-degree mounting, and LB, FA, SDB and TC brackets fit the ISO 6432 dimensions.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/R/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Do not dismantle the riveted front/back covers.
- check Use correct back cover (CA/U/R/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100U FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N and pulls 120.9 N. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The air port is M5×0.8 and the male rod thread is M6x1.0.
No, this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. You must order the -S variant for position sensing. The cylinder uses fixed TPU bumper pads for deceleration, not an adjustable air cushion.
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